Spring is in the air, the clocks have shifted forward and the municipality is looking to June.
Specifically, they are eyeballing Seniors’ Month and wish to celebrate older adults and their achievements.
To that end, municipal officials are seeking nominations for the annual Senior Achievement Awards, which recognize and honour older adults aged 60-plus that have achieved significant goals and made outstanding contributions as volunteers within Chatham-Kent.
This is the 38th year for the awards.
“We are requesting the public’s assistance to identify seniors who are making Chatham-Kent a better place to live,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff in a media release. “Everyone knows someone who has lent a helping hand, whether it be as part of a group or as an individual. Here is your chance to let us know about that person so we can recognize their contributions.”
Over the years, more than 1,000 Chatham-Kent seniors have been honoured for their contributions to the community with the Senior Achievement Awards.
Nominations can be submitted on Let’s Talk CK at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/chatham-kent-senior-achievement-awards-2025 until April 13. Those without access to a computer can call 519-360-1998, ext. 3001 for assistance.
The 2025 Senior of the Year will be announced during the free Aging Well Conference on June 4 at Hidden Hills Golf and Country Club.
